A little about me
I’m running to be your next State Senator because Michigan — and America — are in crisis. And we need to face reality, step up, fight back, and dream forward again.
Our communities want a Michigan where we take on the powerful to support families, build a better healthcare system, protect our voting rights, invest in affordable housing, provide a world-class education, care for our environment, grow good-paying jobs with collective bargaining, and defend women’s access to reproductive health. You can look at my priorities page to learn more about my vision for progressive change.
I’m running for State Senate to build an economy that works for all of us. That's why I have the support of my fellow Democrats and the organizations you trust.
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Since 2022, I've been your State Representative for the 80th House District, which includes Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, Cascade Township, and parts of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Township.
I've served the people of southeastern Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids on the Kent County Commission (2017-2021) and on the East Grand Rapids City Commission (2012-2016). Check out my results page to learn about my work.
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To win this, we'll need all the help we can get.
Whether you are a seasoned campaign veteran looking to help out, or a young and energetic student who wants to join the world of politics, we are always looking for new members for our team!
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Volunteers
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Nothing we do is possible without volunteers. Almost 250,000 people will be represented by Senate District 29, and we need help getting our message out to every one of those 250,000. If you are interested in helping out with canvassing, office work, planning fundraisers, or really anything else, we would love for you to join the team! If you have the time, volunteering for the campaign is a great way to support our cause! Get in touch with phil@philskaggs.com to get involved!
Fellows
Current students will be the next generation of leaders, and we believe in getting experience in early! High-school, college, and graduate students are all encouraged to reach out to us and figure out a spot on the campaign. Your interests can be in the social media, policy making, or a mix of everything; we will find a spot for you! (and not that we are keeping count, but 4 have gone on to Harvard...) If you are interested in becoming an intern, learn more on our Skaggs Squad page!
Community Supporters
The people in this district are uniquely hard workers, so some may not have the free time to work for the campaign. That's why we need a strong base of "behind-the-scenes" supporters. This ranges from putting up a yard-sign, to hosting a fundraiser at your house, to making a monetary contribution! If you are interested in donating, our contribution page is available here. If you would like a yard sign, or you are looking to help in some other way, you can sign up to knock doors, host an event, and more on Mobilize.us. For anything else, feel free to send me an email at phil@philskaggs.com.